In Person Voting Locations and Drop Boxes

Any voter can go to any vote location/center. See below for the dates and times of operation for each location.  Once a location opens, it will be available daily (some exceptions apply).

Vote Center services include:

  • Voting a ballot in person, which will void the ballot that was mailed to you.
  • Returning the ballot that was mailed to you not sealed in the return envelope. This requires you to check in with staff before depositing it in the ballot box.
  • Returning the ballot that was mailed to you sealed in the return envelope.
  • Obtaining a replacement vote by mail ballot to take with you.
  • Using the Tablet to vote on an accessible ballot or a ballot in Spanish.
  • Registering and voting on the same day.

Once a location opens for voting, it will remain open through Election Day, November 4, 2025, for the following hours each day:

  • Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm
  • Saturday, 9am to 5pm (beginning October 25)
  • Sunday, 9am to 5pm (beginning October 26)
  • Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 7am to 8pm

Special Hours pre-election day for our centers located at Cabrillo College and St. John's Episcopal Church. Please see below. 

All centers will be open for voting on Election Day from 7am to 8pm.

 29-Day Vote Centers - Open for voting starting Monday, October 6
 11-Day Vote Centers - Open for voting starting Saturday, October 25
 4-Day Vote Centers - Open for voting starting Saturday, November 1
 1-Day Vote Centers - Open only on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4
  Exterior 24/7 Drop Box
 Interior Drop Box (Hours Vary)

 

Voting locations in Santa Cruz County include:

29 Day Vote Centers. Open for voting starting on October 6:

11 Day Vote Centers. Open for voting starting on October 25:

4 Day Vote Centers. Open for voting starting on November 1:

1 Day Vote Centers. Open only on Election Day, November 4:

VoteMobile

The Santa Cruz County has a mobile voting trailer that will be traveling throughout the county providing voter services. Stop by to get a ballot, drop off your voted ballot, vote an accessible or Spanish ballot, register to vote, and much more.

Drop Box Locations: